Topic: Transportation Funding

A federal highway bill worth approximately $260 billion has passed, which is expected to bring an additional $713 million annually to the state of Texas. Over the six-year life of the bill, Texas may receive nearly $2 billion in total funding. TxDOT officials in the Austin district note that while Texas historically gives more in fuel taxes than it receives, this new allocation will support long-term projects designated by the Transportation Commission.

Mr. Hurt details the financial impact of a new six-year federal transportation bill, which will provide Texas with approximately $713 million annually. He notes that these funds will support infrastructure projects on Ben White Boulevard and Highway 71.